Universität Wien

300443 SE+UE Scientific Writing: Abstracts and Articles (2020S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First class meeting will be MI 04.03.2020, 11:00-12:30.
Class meets weekly, Wednesdays 11-12:30.
See the course website for more information: http://300443.blogspot.co.at/

  • Wednesday 04.03. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 11.03. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 18.03. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 25.03. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 01.04. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 22.04. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 29.04. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 06.05. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 13.05. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 20.05. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 27.05. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 03.06. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 10.06. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 17.06. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum
  • Wednesday 24.06. 12:00 - 13:30 COSB-Seminarraum

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will guide students through reading and writing different kinds of scientific abstracts and summaries, introduce the structure and composition of scientific articles, and examine how these communications reflect the structure of scientific research and knowledge. Exercises will include practice writing abstracts for research articles, proposals, and conference submissions, and group work on improving individual writing skills.
Course website: http://300443.blogspot.co.at/

Assessment and permitted materials

In-class discussions and group work on reading and writing assignments.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Evaluation is based on attendance and participation (2/3) and completion of homework assignments (1/3). Attendance is required: two absences (excused or unexcused) will be allowed before your grade is affected. You must attend at least 7 class meetings to earn a passing grade.

There will be weekly reading and homework assignments, some of which will include a written assignment to be discussed or collected in class. These will account for 1/3 of the final mark.

Examination topics

Discussion and presentation of homework exercises and in-class group work.

Reading list

Readings will be assigned each week.

Association in the course directory

MAN 2

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